2012 Rhys Alesia Chardonnay Alder Springs

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Score 90/100 · Drink 2015-2017, Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Apr 2015

A step up over the 2011, the 2012 Alesia Chardonnay Alder Springs Vineyard has similar lemon curd, green citrus, toasted bread and hints of minerality, yet is more focused, vibrant and pure on the palate, with nicely integrated acidity and a clean, crisp finish. Beautifully done and a joy to drink, enjoy it over the coming year or two.

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90
90/100

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91
91/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

88
88/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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88 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 88/100 · Drink 2014-2019, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jul 2014

The 2012 Chardonnay Alder Springs is a pretty, soft Chardonnay to drink now and over the next few years. Pear, spice, apricot and floral notes shape the open, inviting finish.

91 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 91/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2014

Green-tinged gold. Exotic mango, tangerine and gingerbread scents, with notes of anise and iodine. Quite extroverted by Rhys standards, offering intense tropical fruit and orange marmalade flavors and a touch of bitter pear skin. Firms up on the finish, which lingers with strong, smoky persistence.

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White

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Dry

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